I Killed Rasputin – 4****

I Killed Rasputin

4 stars

We’ve all heard of Rasputin, right? Even if you’re not an eager scholar of Russian revolutionary politics in the early 20th century, there’s no way you could have escaped the précis of his life performed … Read More

Girl on Fire – Abbie Murphy 4 ****

This is a delightful piece of light hearted comedy drama that is staged in the bedroom of young Essex girl Stephanie and is an insight into the mysterious ways of fake-tanning, selfie taking, wanna be famous … Read More

John-Luke Roberts: Stnad-Up 5*****

In his Fringe blurb Mr Roberts describes himself as a ‘thoughtful idiot’, and I think that’s entirely accurate. This show consists of things that have been thoroughly thought through, in detail, but which are actually quite, quite silly. I really … Read More

Chris Coltrane: There’s No Heroes Left Except All of Us 5*****

This is the third of Mr. Coltrane’s shows I’ve seen, and he never fails to deliver. Chris is confident without being arrogant or pushy, and developed a positive rapport with the audience even before the show started by helping sort … Read More

Claire Ford: ConsciousMess 4****

If I were only allowed one word to describe this show, it would be ‘chaotic’, but in that way that some performers have of making you believe in the chaos, but retaining the feeling of safety and a … Read More

Richard Brown: This Is Not for You 3***

This show is also not for idiots who come out from the bar for a smoke and then stay to ruin the show for both the performer and the audience who are entirely not interested in your inane … Read More

Ellie Taylor Elliementary 4****

Ellie Taylor is a onetime model from Essex, don’t judge no airhead here, Miss Taylor is a very clever and lucid comedian who you may have seen on TV a couple … Read More

Anglo-Irish Glee Tent – Sam Carrington & Gavin Sohran 1 *

Oh dear! There are some shows that you just wish you had never attended. And I am afraid his is one for me.

It commenced with Sam … Read More

Look at Me Juliette Burton 4 ****

I always feel that it takes a lot of guts to be able to stand up in front of a room full of strangers and entertain them for an hour. Especially … Read More

Potted Sherlock 4****

We always enjoy a trip down to the Pleasance during the Fringe as they seem to cater for every possible market. This show is an example of the terrific quality and diversity that is available.

Potted Sherlock is a fast … Read More